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Patients suffer when Indian Health Service doesn’t pay for outside care

The Indian Health Service has a program that can pay for outside appointments when patients need care not offered at agency-funded sites. Critics say money shortages, complex rules, and administrative fumbles often block access, however.

Sep 5, 2024

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Helping a minor travel for an abortion? Some states have made it a crime

Critics say ‘abortion trafficking’ laws violate constitutional rights to free speech and interstate travel.

Sep 5, 2024

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As interest from families wanes, pediatricians scale back on covid shots

Pediatricians want to vaccinate kids, but some say they’re keeping their stockpile of covid vaccines low to avoid being stuck with costly, unwanted shots. They can’t afford to stock up on costly shots that parents don’t want.

Sep 5, 2024

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Oregon opioid settlement dollars will help people stay off drugs

State officials are planning to fund prevention programs, recovery centers and treatment units in months ahead

Sep 5, 2024

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Oregon health insurance average rates poised to jump by as much as 16%

State officials have approved new premiums for policies bought by people and small businesses in Oregon

Sep 5, 2024
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Asante Rogue sued for $303 million over claims that fentanyl swaps infected patients

The new lawsuit on behalf of 18 patients — half of them now deceased — represents the latest challenge for a health system that struggled financially before this year

Sep 4, 2024
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Drug possession is a crime again in Oregon. Here’s what you need to know

The roll-back of Ballot Measure 110 went into effect Sept. 1

Sep 3, 2024

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Oregon Health Authority seeks $39 billion budget

Director Sejal Hathi has submitted a budget to Gov. Tina Kotek that beefs up spending on residential treatment and the state's beleaguered behavioral health workforce, while offering potential cuts as well.

Sep 3, 2024
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Urgent care or ER? With ‘one-stop shop,’ hospitals offer both under same roof

The hybrid model could save money for patients who would otherwise seek emergency room care for an urgent care-level problem. But the model is backed by private equity and advocates worry hospitals will steer patients to costlier options

Sep 3, 2024

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‘Perfect storm’ of crises is leading to cutbacks in abortion care, advocates say

The number of abortions performed in the U.S. has increased despite the Dobbs decision. But a smaller number of clinics are reporting increased demand at a time when abortion fund directors have raised alarms about declining revenue

Sep 3, 2024

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